Best Meaty Buns Casserole Recipes

MEATY PASTA CASSEROLES

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I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something different, such as extra garlic, to give it an added boost of flavor. -Debra Butcher, Decatur, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild salsa
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 jar (24 ounces) 3-cheese spaghetti sauce

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Drain pasta; add to the meat mixture. Stir in the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa and pepperoni. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide half the pasta mixture between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread 3/4 cup 3-cheese spaghetti sauce over each. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 3-cheese spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Cover and bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Freeze option: Cover unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

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Let Rice Chex® cereal and Bisquick® Gluten Free mix help you make Chicken Cordon Bleu. Your whole family will love it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
6 slices gluten-free sliced cooked ham
6 slices gluten-free Provolone cheese
1/2 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free mix

Steps:

Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with butter.
In food processor, place cereal, garlic salt and basil. Cover; process until finely ground like flour. Set aside. In small bowl, beat egg and milk; set aside. Layer 1 piece of ham and 1 piece of cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure each with a toothpick so that cheese and ham is enclosed within chicken. Coat each rolled chicken breast with Bisquick mix, then egg mixture, and then cereal mixture. Place in baking dish.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with cheesy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable or salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g